The #ExtraColdMusic team went out to hang with the talented Reason at a studio in Bramely and shared his thoughts about SA’s music scene. Check out who he rates on the music scene and who he draws inspiration from.
Q: What would you say was your lucky break?
A: I think my lucky break was meeting ProVerb. My friend and I bunked school and went to my YFM, we wanted someone to hear our stuff and critises us. Luckily we went ProVerb and he did exactly that, 7 years later I’m here.
Q: What’s your favourite part of being a musician – Like performance, being in the recording studio or writing music?
A: My favourite part of being a musician is creating music, being in studio. Because that’s the part that makes or breaks you!
Q: What are the most played tracks on your iPod?
a) Da LES – Fire
b) DJ Dimplez ft Red Button – They wanna know
c) DJ Vigilante ft. Ma E, Maggz, PRO – Sgelekeqe
Q: Who in the music industry, local or international, alive or dead, would you mostly like to chat to over an Extra Cold One?
A: Hugh Masekela. He was the first to do it. 40 years later he is still on his A game
Q: What would you be doing if you weren’t in the music game?
A: I actually wanted to be an actor. I did drama and a little bit of theater in high-school
Q: What’s been the most extraordinary moment of your career so far?
A: I’m about to have an extra ordinary moment. It’s still coming.
Q: Who would you say is your inspiration when it comes to making music?
A: Hugh Masekela
Q: What are your favourite venues in SA to perform and party at?
A: Back To The City festival. I grew there and it reminds me where I started.
Q: Describe the SA music scene in one sentence.
A: It’s getting better for the artists.
Q: What words or advice would you give to aspiring South African artist?
A: I like talented people. So when I come across one I share all the experience I’ve gained over the years.
Q: Do you miss working in an ad agency?
A: Not really, because the line of work that I do (my own business) is art-direction. Now, I get to own my ideas and see them come to live.
Q: When you look at young upcoming emcees who do you think has the same passion for the game as Reason?
a) A-reece
b) Ginger
c) Skip
Over a cold one with Reason
The #ExtraColdMusic team went out to hang with the talented Reason at a studio in Bramely and shared his thoughts about SA’s music scene. Check out who he rates on the music scene and who he draws inspiration from.
Q: What would you say was your lucky break?
A: I think my lucky break was meeting ProVerb. My friend and I bunked school and went to my YFM, we wanted someone to hear our stuff and critises us. Luckily we went ProVerb and he did exactly that, 7 years later I’m here.
Q: What’s your favourite part of being a musician – Like performance, being in the recording studio or writing music?
A: My favourite part of being a musician is creating music, being in studio. Because that’s the part that makes or breaks you!
Q: What are the most played tracks on your iPod?
a) Da LES – Fire
b) DJ Dimplez ft Red Button – They wanna know
c) DJ Vigilante ft. Ma E, Maggz, PRO – Sgelekeqe
Q: Who in the music industry, local or international, alive or dead, would you mostly like to chat to over an Extra Cold One?
A: Hugh Masekela. He was the first to do it. 40 years later he is still on his A game
Q: What would you be doing if you weren’t in the music game?
A: I actually wanted to be an actor. I did drama and a little bit of theater in high-school
Q: What’s been the most extraordinary moment of your career so far?
A: I’m about to have an extra ordinary moment. It’s still coming.
Q: Who would you say is your inspiration when it comes to making music?
A: Hugh Masekela
Q: What are your favourite venues in SA to perform and party at?
A: Back To The City festival. I grew there and it reminds me where I started.
Q: Describe the SA music scene in one sentence.
A: It’s getting better for the artists.
Q: What words or advice would you give to aspiring South African artist?
A: I like talented people. So when I come across one I share all the experience I’ve gained over the years.
Q: Do you miss working in an ad agency?
A: Not really, because the line of work that I do (my own business) is art-direction. Now, I get to own my ideas and see them come to live.
Q: When you look at young upcoming emcees who do you think has the same passion for the game as Reason?
a) A-reece
b) Ginger
c) Skip
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